US Bridges

T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 Mi. NW of SR28 · Structure no. 000000000048264

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT535 Mcauley Falls
CrossesSouth Fork Pine Creek
Location1.3 Mi. NW of SR28
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87005, -79.46386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T535 Mcauley Falls over South Fork Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.